News and Events

Leadership During a Recession: Building Momentum for a Better City

Monday, July 26, 2010
In the early 1990s, Oklahoma City was in what can only be described as a depression. The real estate, construction, financial and energy industries had collapsed, and we were desperate to bring economic activity back to our dying economy.

CNBC ranks Oklahoma's economy sixth in the nation

Thursday, July 15, 2010
A new CNBC report ranked Oklahoma No. 1 in cost of living and third in cost of doing business.

3 companies pledge 114 jobs

Friday, July 9, 2010

Three companies joined the Oklahoma Quality Jobs program last month, pledging to create 114 jobs in coming years in exchange for wage rebates.

Brainerd to build in Tuttle

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Tulsa-based chemical supplier Brainerd Chemical has plans to build a new plant and railway terminal on 31 acres of farmland here.

Oklahoma company's new technology may aid law enforcement

Friday, July 2, 2010
The Oklahoman Technology developed to operate prosthetic hands now is being used to equip bomb-disarming robots with hand-like apparatus. Contineo Robotics is a spin-off of Orthocare Innovations, a prosthetics technology

State continues pursuit of high-speed rail money

Monday, June 28, 2010
The Journal Record The Heartland Flyer route is part of the proposed high-speed corridor from San Antonio to Tulsa. (File Photo) TULSA - High-speed rail service between Oklahoma City and Tulsa could be back on track

Paycom breaks ground on new headquarters

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

The Oklahoma City-based human resources company Paycom broke ground Wednesday on a new 90,000-square-foot headquarters that will create about 400 new jobs over the next three years. The company is expanding with the help of state and city economic incentives to create new jobs.

OKCBiz announces Best Places to Work in Oklahoma winners

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

OKCBiz magazine announced the winners of the Best Places to Work in Oklahoma on June 10 at its annual awards dinner at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel.
 

The Crossroads of America

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Greater Oklahoma City is in the geographic center of North America equidistant from the east and west coasts and major trade partners of Canada and Mexico. The ten county region is at the crossroads of the U.S., sitting at the heart of three major national highways on the NAFTA corridor.

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There's a reason Greater Oklahoma City is such a great place for business: Location. The ten county region is positioned within a day's drive of the rapidly-growing south-central region (OK, TX, AR, LA) projected to grow more than 44% during the next 25 years.

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Explore the counties and cities of Greater Oklahoma City including major employers and higher education. The ten county region boasts an average commute time of 20 minutes and a skilled workforce over half a million strong.

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Top College Towns For Jobs

Oklahoma City was recently ranked #16 of the 20 Top College Towns for Jobs by Forbes.
(May 19, 2009)

Forbes | Archived Article

 

Business Announcements and Expansions

Updated  December 21, 2009.

Allergy Laboratories
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Biological Product Manufacturing
Date: December 2009

Neighbors Coffee
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Coffee and Tea Manufacturing
Date: November 2009

ETI
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Miscellaneous Intermediation
Date: November 2009

Project Cellu
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Date: November 2009

Interworks
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Engineering Services
Date: October 2009

Piper Valve Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Industrial Valve Manufacturing
Date: October 2009

Questar Exploration and Production Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
Date: October 2009

Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aircraft Manufacturing
Date: October 2009

Southwest Electric Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Motor and Generator Manufacturing
Date: October 2009

AAR Aircraft Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Support Activities for Air Transportation
Date: September 2009

ATC Drivetrain, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Date: September 2009

DeAngelo Brothers, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Solid Waste Collection
Date: September 2009

GMX Resources, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Extraction
Date: September 2009

KF Industries
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing
Date: September 2009

Linn Energy
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Support Activities for Oil and Gas
Date: September 2009

Schlumberger
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Date: September 2009

Southwestern Stationery & Bank Supply
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Commercial Lithographic Printing
Date: September 2009

Lopez Foods Incorporated
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Meat Wholesaler
Date: August 2009

Tinker Aerospace Complex
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aviation/Aerospace
Date: August 2009

Climate Craft
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: A/C & Heating Manufacturing
Date: August 2009

ETI
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Misc Machine Manufacturing
Date: August 2009

Jasco Products Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Electronic Parts & Equipment
Date: July 2009

Medline Industries
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Date: July 2009

Integra Wind Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Engine, Turbine, Power Equip Mfg
Date: July 2009

Farmers Insurance Group
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Insurance
Date: July 2009

Metal Container Corp
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Can Manufacturing
Date: May 2009

S&S Promotions
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Commercial Screen Printing
Date: May 2009

OrthoCare Innovations
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Date: May 2009

Advanced Academics
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Technical and Trade School
Date: May 2009

Pro-Fab, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Fabricators
Date: April 2009

Vineyard Fruit & Vegetable Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Distribution
Date: April 2009

International Environmental Corp
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: HVAC Manufacturer
Date: March 2009

Trigen Energy Corp
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Steam and A/C Supply
Date: March 2009

DeAngelo Brothers, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Lawn & Garden Services
Date: March 2009

Farmer’s Brothers
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Coffee and Tea Manufacturer
Date: March 2009

Cameron Valves & Measurement
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing
Date: February 2009

Metal Container Corporation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Can Manufacturing
Date: February 2009

Rinker Materials
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Concrete Product Manufacturing
Date: February 2009

Renal Solutions
Oklahoma City / Oklahoma County
Company Description: Science Research and Development Organization
Date: January 2009

Double D Foods
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Processing Plant
Date: January 2009

Chef’s Requested
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Processing Plant
Date: January 2009

Compressco
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metals Manufacturer
Date: January 2009

Cameron Compression
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturer
Date: January 2009

Cameron Surface Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Field Services
Date: January 2009